Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Manchester
Term: Permanent
Smart City Recruiters are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for our client based in the Manchester.
Our client is a Utilities and Civil Engineering company based in Manchester, Our client company provides innovative and comprehensive solutions for a wide range of construction projects throughout the UK and Ireland. They specialise in all aspects of Groundworks, Civil Engineering, and Multi-Utilities including Gas, Water, Electricity, and Telecommunications.
* Experienced in and a knowledgeable understanding of the utilities industry.
* Experienced in and a knowledgeable and understanding of Groundworks and concreate frameworks.
* Good knowledge of either NEC or JCT contracts (both preferable) and experience managing and administering term Framework Agreements.
* A willingness to engage with other areas of the business and complete tasks that interact with commercial and those other areas including Operations, Finance, Estimating and Technical.
* Ability to independently produce monthly reporting documentation including Applications for Payment, Invoices and any necessary notification documentation required.
* Carry out supply chain management duties including procurement and post Contract administration and management of the supply chain.
* Have experience of managing a team or individuals and be in a position to pick up management of the commercial and administration team.
* Experience in producing forecasts, cash flows and debt accounts.
* Ability to administer debt accounts and liaise with debtors to ensure revenue is secured.
* Proficient in reading drawings, specifications, contracts and programmes.
* Attend site meetings and visit sites as necessary to produce quotations and assistant with management (driving licence is a must).
Qualifications and experience:
You will:
* Demonstrate a proven track record of strong commercial and financial knowledge and how different aspects of utility schemes will impact on the profitability of the Works involved.
* Have excellent communication/influencing and organisational skills and above all, being prepared to be part of the team is a necessity.
* Demonstrate familiarity with Microsoft, project management and financial management software as use is on a daily basis.
* Have a desire to grow with the company into a more senior role.
* Hold a qualification in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management and or a similar Utility, Civils or Construction profession, alternatively, proven job role experience at the required level will be considered.
* Demonstrate the achievement or be motivated to continue working towards development and obtaining professional and/or chartered status.
* Be a person who is driven to deliver, a ‘can do’ achiever who can take the initiative to help, innovate and is prepared to recognise change and manage it through to completion.
* Deliver tasks with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, with excellent time management skills.
* Be able to work flexibly, whilst maintaining requirements of the task.
* Hold a full UK driving license
For more information, please forward your up-to-date CV